]]>What’s worse than the thought of having termites inside your home eating away the biggest investment of your family? Having to repair and restore the holes after a traditional termite inspection that involves tapping, drilling and poking, and still get no definitive answers as to the presence or absence of these pesky wood eaters, their location, or the extent of damage they have done inside the walls of your house.

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Because we at Bio-Tech Environmental Services are in it for the long-term, you can count on us to do what is right… to earn your trust, just like how we earned the trust of our over a thousand satisfied customers.

]]>In a previous blog, we learned that not all termite species are considered “pests”, but only those that negatively impact humans get that label. But how does a handful of species become pests, while the rest don’t.

All termite species eat wood and cellulose products, a type of food that most other animals cannot digest. In a natural setting, dead trees, fallen leaves and other plant materials are eaten and broken down by termites and other wood-boring insects. The process goes on with the help of other organisms so that nutrients trapped in dead plants are then released to the soil to be used again by living plants. Therefore, in this process of destroying dead trees and plants, termites take center stage and they are essential for nutrient cycling to continue on this planet.

When certain termite species thrive in environments where humans dwell and are also not easily disturbed by human activities, conflicts are bound to happen. It is when termites do not discriminate between the wood of fallen trees and that in houses and other human structures that they become pests. While these are merely a handful of species of termites, the economic impact of these pests is estimated to be $5 billion per year worldwide.

Fortunately, the great majority of termite species stay away from areas where most humans live and inconspicuously perform their roles in the planet as great nutrient recyclers for the benefit of all.

Inspection and proper identification oftermite species – A termite control professional always starts with proper diagnosis of the problem. Never trust a termite exterminator who gives you a recommendation (and/or a quote) without him seeing the problem first hand.

Proposal and getting the clearance to proceed – If the anay control technician insists on straightaway spraying or pouring pesticides on your property, immediately kick him out of the house. After proper diagnosis, the proposal stage involves making the client understand what the problem is and the proposed solution (and alternatives, if available). It is only when concerns and questions are addressed to the client’s satisfaction that the latter would be ready to make an informed decision.

Safety first – Everyone’s safety, not only of the client’s and her family, her pets, property and the surroundings, but also that of the termite control professional, is important. If the applicator lacks the proper devices and protective equipment, and containers for chemicals do not have government-approved labels, then stop him from proceeding.

Monitoring – Assessing the effectiveness of the termite control strategy employed completes the loop. This must not be glossed over and just assume that termites were eradicated. Continued treatment and/or adjustments might be required.

If at least one of these standard practices is omitted, cross the company out from your list and continue your search. The right termite control professional is now easier to spot using these tips.

]]>What should you look for when dealing with termite pest control service providers or anay/ termite exterminators?

The Pest Control Philippines blog identified character and competence as attributes to look for in pest control professionals. These certainly apply to termite control professionals as well. These are especially relevant as termite problems often don’t get noticed until significant termite damage has been done to wooden furniture and structures. Thus, with enemies like these that are hidden from view, we rely on the competence of termite or anay exterminators to eradicate the termite problem as well as on their integrity that the problem has indeed been solved.

]]>The words “termite” and “pest” are almost always associated. Does it follow then that all termites are pests? If you answered yes, then the word “control” seem to naturally come to mind as you might want to keep the perceived problem at bay.

No matter how apt the pest label is to termites that destroy structures, crops and objects important to man, there are many termite species that do not directly impact humans at all. In fact, only a small proportion of termite species have been labeled as pest. Majority contribute to the well being of the planet as a whole. How?

Nutrient cycling is foremost in the list of benefits the planet derives from these tiny beasts. The same capability that made them “pests” is essential to the proper functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Imagine what happens if dead tree trunks and plant refuse cannot be decomposed properly. Not only does the environment be littered with dead plant materials, but nutrients will be forever trapped in their bodies as well. Then life on earth as we know it would cease to exist.

So, are all termites pests? No, not at all. Only those that negatively affect humans need to be controlled.

Thus, it’s important to properly diagnose a pest problem, including confirming the species to avoid unnecessary expenditure of time, effort and money. Let the professionals do it… Bio-Tech Environmental Termite Control Team can.

]]>https://termitecontrolphilippines.com/makati/are-all-termites-pests/feed/2Wishing You a Pest-free Holiday Seasonhttps://termitecontrolphilippines.com/philippines/pest-free-holiday-season/
https://termitecontrolphilippines.com/philippines/pest-free-holiday-season/#respondTue, 24 Dec 2013 01:00:55 +0000http://termitecontrolphilippines.com/?p=254Pests must be far from your minds this holiday season, especially with all the food, parties, gift-giving, shopping and merriment going on.

]]>It was indeed an early summer treat. After three days of knowledge bombardment, a true rest at last! The Amihan season has finally arrived (not to mention the lifting of the typhoon signal); the windbreakers along the beach were starting to be dismantled; and it was a perfect time to hit the beach. Let’s just say it was an early summer treat for the Bio-Tech Environmental Services Team. Too bad, we didn’t achieve our Boracay bodies before the event. Nonetheless, the beauty of the island kept us in awe.

Our trip to Boracay Island for the Pest Summit 2012 gave us a short break from the hectics of the city life. Above all, this experience opened our eyes that the pest management industry is a real and growing industry, constantly innovating to meet the challenges of the future. Like the theme of this Summit: Protecting the future, Sustaining the Industry, Bio-Tech Environmental Services Phils., Inc. is committed to the protection of the welfare and peace of mind of its clientele while doing its share in preserving the planet hence positioning itself as the Defender of the Modern Lifestyle.

For most of us, it was our first participation in an international summit and we do hope to be part of next Pest Summit in Malaysia in 2014. See ya there!

Who wasn’t? For one, all of us diligently attended all the 29 sessions…as in all! That’s how eager we were to learn! Well, partly. The main reason actually was that we were all hoping that at the end of the Summit, we might get a chance to win a hundred dollar! That was the only consolation for those people who resisted the call of the pristine Boracay White Beach just below the venue. It’s also a good thing that during the course of the session, Boracay was placed under Typhoon Signal 2 for two days. No excuses for us to escape and enjoy the beach early. Regarding the dollar prize, our North Luzon Area Manager bagged the prize.

Secondly, during a team building activity hosted by Pycor Inc., we also actively joined all the prepared games. In fact, one of the Area Managers, managed to become one of the “beauties” in the pageant (Ooops…you know who you are!), while the rest of the members became escorts, gown designer, and contestants in a quiz show.

Did I mention we did photo ops and chitchats with the speakers? It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime to meet the experts in the different fields of pest management. Personally, I was able to talk with, to name a few, Dr. Lee Ching Ng, the Director of the Environmental Health Institute –National Environment Agency of Singapore about dengue management program in Singapore, and Dr. Intan Ahmad of Bandung Institute of Technology in Indonesia on cockroach resistance management. As an entomologist, I really appreciated how these guys put theory into work! That’s science in action. Just a wishful thinking: maybe someday, I will be the one who will talk about a particular pest topic in the next Summits.

Lastly, during the President’s Forum where all the presidents of the different member associations were on stage and ready to accept questions, guess what, Bio-Tech Environmental strikes again! Mr. Paul San Diego, entomologist, was among the few who asked the panel about the policies and position of the Summit on the issues of pesticide resistance management and professionalization of the industry. Such a very interesting question raised by a first-timer attendee. Mind you, Paul got his five-minute of international fame (naks!).

Wow! If that’s not enough to define how bibo we were then I don’t know what other word can best describe the energy and enthusiasm of the Team!